INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister Vijitha Herath announced that Sri Lanka will receive a new shipment of passports next Saturday, which will be distributed starting
yesterday.The Minister also addressed the ongoing legal issues surrounding the e-passport system, stating that there is currently an
injunction imposed by the court is in place, preventing any tenders from being called for the e-passport project
Minister cautioned that the stock will be exhausted in the near future
To avoid another potential passport shortage, it has been decided to initiate a procurement process for regular passports.The government
plans to import additional passports through a tender procedure to meet the growing demand, according to Minister Herath.He further
emphasized that the government is taking proactive measures to prevent any disruptions in passport issuance and to ensure that the needs of
that there is a potential resurgence of dengue fever due to the ongoing rainy weather
With the monsoon season contributing to ideal breeding conditions for dengue-carrying mosquitoes, health officials are urging the public to
remain vigilant.Consultant Community Physician at the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) Dr
Anoja Dheerasinghe stated that a total of 40,657 dengue cases have been reported so far in 2024, with 1,247 new cases recorded in October
Dheerasinghe explained, noting that most cases have been reported from the Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts
Other affected regions include Kandy, Ratnapura, Matara, Galle, and Matale.Health authorities anticipate a further rise in dengue cases in
the coming weeks if preventive measures are not taken, and they urge the public to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites, especially
